05 Nov 2023 Morrilton a target locale for the 2024 eclipse

Morrilton and the Petit Jean River Valley are going to great lengths to make the 2024 Great North American Eclipse a true experience, with a number of special events and activities planned for the weekend before and leading up to the day of the eclipse. The community will be hosting concerts, a food truck festival, a hot air balloon event atop Petit Jean Mountain, a pop-up market, kid’s games and activities, and much, much more as part of the fun in Morrilton and the Petit Jean River Valley during the eclipse. 

Aside from the special events and activities, there are a number of things to see and do in the community that are sure to entertain visitors of all ages. Arkansas’s first and most popular state park, Petit Jean State Park, is located atop Petit Jean Mountain and offers amazing scenery, trails, interpretive programs and activities. Petit Jean Mountain is also home to the Museum of Automobiles classic car museum, Barnyard Friends & Stables petting zoo and horseback riding, and Fly Petit Jean hot air balloon flights.

The City of Morrilton is home to the Depot Museum, located in the Historic Downtown and offering a wide variety of exhibits on the history of Morrilton and the Petit Jean River Valley. Morrilton is also home to Playland Bowling & Skating Rink, Point Remove Brewing Company, a movie theater, the Rialto Community Arts Center & Gallery and a 

large number of other historic buildings and homes. 

A Wide Variety of Accommodations and Amenities

Whether you are looking for a hotel room, vacation rental, or campsite, Morrilton and the Petit Jean River Valley have a variety of places to stay during the Great North American Eclipse. In addition to traditional lodging, a number of groups and landowners are setting up “Eclipse Villages” where visitors can camp and enjoy the eclipse and related activities. 

In addition to many places to stay, Morrilton and the Petit Jean River Valley offer many places to shop and dine. Dining options range from local coffee shops and artisan pizza to well-known chains; whatever you may want, there’s a good chance you can find it here. Shoppers love the small shops, boutiques and gift shops found in Downtown Morrilton, plus we have department stores, grocery stores, pharmacies and anything else you may need on your visit. 

For more information on Morrilton and the Petit Jean River Valley and the 2024 Great North American Eclipse, including concerts, festivals and camping options from primitive camping to RVs, visit arkeclipse.com. You can also call the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce at 501.354.2393 and follow their Facebook page.